Collapsible basket frame kits and methods of assembling the same

ABSTRACT

An exemplary collapsible basket frame kit is disclosed that generally includes uprights, runners, rivets, and keyholes. The runners are configured to slidably support a drawer or basket. The keyholes are configured to engagingly receive the rivets therein for removably attaching the runners to the uprights for slidably supporting a drawer or basket between a pair of the runners.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.61/318,139, filed on Mar. 26, 2010. The entire disclosure of the aboveapplication is incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to collapsible basket frame kits andmethods of assembling the same.

BACKGROUND

This section provides background information related to the presentdisclosure which is not necessarily prior art.

Basket frames support baskets to facilitate storage of items within thebaskets. In some existing basket frames, baskets slide in and out onrunners which are welded to a frame. Welding runners to a frame fixesthe number and spacing of the runners.

SUMMARY

This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not acomprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an exemplaryembodiment of a collapsible basket frame kit generally includesuprights, runners, rivets, and keyholes. The runners are configured toslidably support a drawer or basket. The keyholes are configured toengagingly receive the rivets therein for removably attaching therunners to the uprights for slidably supporting a drawer or basketbetween a pair of the runners.

In another exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a frameincluding uprights having keyholes. The system also includes slidechannels having rivets engagable within the keyholes for removablyattaching the slide channels to the uprights. At least one storagecomponent is configured to be slidably supported between an opposingpair of the slide channels removably attached to the correspondinguprights by engagement of the rivets within the keyholes.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an exemplarymethod of assembling a collapsible basket frame kit is disclosed. Thekit includes uprights with keyholes and runners with rivets. The runnersare configured to slidably support one or more drawers or baskets. Themethod includes inserting at least one rivet into at least one keyholeand moving the at least one rivet relatively within the at least onekeyhole to removably couple the runner having the at least one rivet tothe upright having the at least one keyhole.

Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the descriptionprovided herein. The description and specific examples in this summaryare intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended tolimit the scope of the present disclosure.

DRAWINGS

The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only ofselected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are notintended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of an assembledcollapsible basket frame slidably supporting four baskets or drawersaccording to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, and whichmay be assembled from the collapsible basket frame kit shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the collapsible basket frame and baskets shownin FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the collapsible basket frame and baskets shownin FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the collapsible basket frame and baskets shownin FIG. 1, and illustrating the interior of the top basket that may beused with the collapsible basket frame;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the collapsible basket frame and basketsshown in FIG. 1, and illustrating the threadably adjustable feetattached to the bottom of the vertical uprights;

FIG. 6 is a perspective of the collapsible basket frame and basketsshown in FIG. 1, and illustrating the top two baskets partially openedafter being slid outwardly along the runners;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a collapsible basket frame kit and itsvarious components according to an exemplary embodiment, and which maybe assembled into the collapsible basket frame shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view illustrating (from top to bottom)the following exemplary components from the collapsible basket frame kitshown in FIG. 7, specifically a rail having a square cross sectionalshape (also referred to herein as a square rail), a rail having arectangular cross sectional shape (also referred to herein as arectangular rail), a vertical upright having keyholes, and a runner orslide channel having a rivet that is engagable in a keyhole;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating the following exemplarycomponents from the collapsible basket frame kit shown in FIG. 7,specifically a frame connector, an adjustable foot, a stacking clip, amounting bracket, a screw, and a cable tie;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whichtwo square rails may be assembled to two rectangular rails by frameconnectors inserted into the open ends of the rails, to assemble thetop/bottom portions of the frame from the kit shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the portion designated 11 in FIG. 10and illustrating one of the frame connectors shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whichthe vertical uprights from the kit shown in FIG. 7 may be assembled tothe frame's top and bottom portions by the frame connectors (FIG. 11)being inserted into the open ends of the vertical uprights;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the portion designated 13 in FIG. 12,and illustrating the exemplary manner by which a vertical upright may beassembled to the frame's bottom portion by a frame connector (FIG. 11);

FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating the adjustable feet from thekit shown in FIG. 7 attached to the bottom portion of the frame;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the portion designated 15 in FIG. 14,and illustrating the exemplary manner by which the adjustable foot isthreaded, such that the adjustable foot's position/height is adjustablerelative to the frame's bottom portion;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whichthe runners or slide channels from the kit shown in FIG. 7 may beremovably attached to the vertical uprights by the engagement of rivetson the runners within keyholes in the vertical uprights;

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the portion designated 17 in FIG. 16,and illustrating the rivet on the runner aligned with the keyhole in thevertical upright;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating the runner shown in FIG. 17now removably attached to the vertical upright by way of the rivet beingengaged with the keyhole;

FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whichclinchers or braces from the kit shown in FIG. 7 may be hooked onto orotherwise attached between two runners;

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the clincher and runner shown in theportion designated 20 in FIG. 19, after the clincher has been hookedonto or attached to the runner;

FIG. 21 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whicha basket or drawer from the kit shown in FIG. 7 may be slidably insertedand supported between two runners removably attached to the assembledframe;

FIG. 22 illustrates a stage of an alternative method for assembling thecollapsible basket frame kit shown in FIG. 7, in which the runners areshown attached to the vertical uprights before the uprights are attachedto the top and bottom portions of the frame;

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the portion designated D in FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating the collapsible basket framekit shown in FIG. 7 (without the baskets or drawers) after beingassembled;

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the portion designated 25 in FIG. 24;

FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the portion designated 26 in FIG. 24;

FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary manner by whichtwo assembled frames may be vertically stacked one on top of the otherwhere the top frame does not include adjustable feet;

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the portion designated 28 in FIG. 27,and illustrating one of four stacking clips shown in FIG. 27, whichclips may be used for holding together the aligned front rails and thealigned back rails of the top and bottom frames;

FIGS. 29 through 32 are perspective views illustrating the exemplarymanner by which the stacked frames shown in FIG. 27 may be secured orattached to a wall or other support surface;

FIG. 29 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket from the kit shownin FIG. 7 positioned vertically against a wall at a stud location andwith the top of the bracket aligned with the top edge of the top rail;

FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the portion designated 30 in FIG. 29;

FIG. 31 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whichthe bracket may be secured to the wall stud by two screws;

FIG. 32 is a perspective view illustrating the exemplary manner by whichthe bracket and top rail may be secured to each other by a cable tie,where the cable tie may be threaded though the bracket and wrappedaround the top rail, and then the end of the cable tie may be pushedinto the cable tie gripper and pulled tight and trimmed/cut as desired;

FIGS. 33 and 34 are perspective views of the collapsible basket framekit shown in FIG. 7 with exemplary storage components coupled tokeyholes in the vertical uprights according to exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 35 is a perspective view illustrating the following exemplarystorage components shown in FIG. 33, specifically a tray and a hook;

FIG. 36 is a perspective view illustrating the following exemplarystorage components shown in FIG. 33, specifically a shoe rack andanother hook; and

FIG. 37 is a perspective view illustrating two assembled frames withwire shelves positioned between the frames and coupled to keyholes inthe frames' vertical uprights according to an exemplary embodiment.

Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughoutthe several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference tothe accompanying drawings.

There are disclosed herein exemplary collapsible basket frame kits andmethods of assembling and installing such kits. In exemplaryembodiments, a collapsible basket frame kit includes a frame or supportstructure to support or hold one or more storage components or devices(e.g., sliding drawers, sliding baskets, shelves, trays, hooks, etc.),which when unassembled (e.g., prior to initial assembly, after beingdisassembled, etc.) has a compact configuration or size. The compactunassembled configuration/size allows for easier, cheaper, and/orimproved packaging (e.g., in a box, etc.), shipping, and/or stoarage ofthe collapsible basket frame kit. In contrast, frames that are weldedtogether cannot be broken down into such a compact unassembled size. Insome exemplary embodiments, the various components of the collapsiblebasket frame kit may be able to fit into one of the drawers or basketsthat come with the collapsible basket frame kit. Additionally, oralternatively, some exemplary embodiments may include drawers or basketsthat may be nestable or stackable (e.g., one fits into the other),which, in turn, may also allow for a reduced/compact unassembled size orfootprint. The reduced/compact unassembled size or footprint may alsoallow for easier, cheaper, and/or improved packaging (e.g., in a box,etc.), shipping, and/or storage of the collapsible basket frame kit. Inexemplary embodiments that include both stackable drawers/baskets andcomponents that are storable in one of the baskets, the entireunassambled kit, including all of the baskets/drawers and thecomponents, may be packaged into a single box or container for shipping,delivery, storage, etc.

A collapsible basket frame kit may be disassembled and/or customizableby the end user by way of the adjustability of the support structure(e.g., number and placement of the runner or slide channels,side-by-side positioning and/or vertical stackability of two or more ofthe assembled collapsible basket frames, etc.) For example, the runnersor slide channels for the baskets or drawers may be positioned as neededin exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, which adjustabilitythe inventors hereof have recognized is not possible when the runnersare welded to a frame.

The inventors hereof have recognized this problem with the lack ofadjustability when runners are welded to a frame such that the number ofand positioning/spacing of the runners are fixed. And, accordingly, theinventors hereof have disclosed exemplary embodiments herein in whichthe various frame components (e.g., vertical uprights, runners or slidechannels, etc.) are not welded or fixedly attached to each other.Instead, the various components are removably attachable (e.g., viakeyholes and rivets, etc.) to thereby allow for disassembly and/oradjustability. For example, the figures illustrate exemplary embodimentsin which the runners or slide channels are not welded. Instead, therunner or slide channels are removably attachable, detachable,reattachable, and adjustable relative to the vertical uprights by way ofrivets and keyholes. This use of rivets and keyholes (or other suitableopenings and connectors) allows the end user to customize or tailor theend configuration by selecting how many runners to attach to thevertical uprights and the relative positioning/spacing of the runners.In addition, the use of keyholes (or other suitable openings) alsoprovides openings for attaching other accessories such as hooks, trays,shelves, etc.

In the illustrated embodiments, the runners include the rivets, and thevertical uprights include the keyholes. Alternative embodiments,however, may include the runners having keyholes (or other suitableopenings) and the vertical uprights having rivets (or other suitableconnector). Additional embodiments may include the runners and/orvertical uprights having both keyholes and rivets. Still otherembodiments may include additional and/or different means or devices forremovably attaching the runners to the vertical uprights than rivets andkeyholes.

The vertical uprights may have keyholes on one surface. Alternatively,the vertical uprights may have keyholes on multiple surfaces. Thekeyholes may be located in pairs on parallel surfaces of the verticaluprights.

In the illustrated embodiments, the baskets have continuous walls.Alternative embodiments, however, may include wire baskets or basketswith one or more wire walls. Other storage components may be made ofwire, plastic, or other suitable materials. In addition, other storagecomponents may be used that include one or more continuous or planarsurfaces and/or one or more discontinuous or ventilated surfaces, etc.

In an exemplary embodiment, a system or assembly generally includes fourvertical uprights (e.g., tubes, etc.) which have a series of keyholes orother suitably shaped holes. The holes may be punched, stamped, cut,and/or integrally formed into the vertical uprights. For example, theholes may be integrally formed into the vertical uprights during amolding process of the uprights, etc. The uprights may be joinedtogether with horizontal members (tubes) using connectors (e.g.,press-fit cast aluminum connectors, etc.) A series of runners or slidechannels (e.g., c-shaped channel members, etc.) may include rivetsintegrally formed or attached on each end. The rivets are engaged intothe corresponding keyholes on the vertical uprights to create a seriesof sliding surfaces to accept basket storage components. For example, apair of opposing runners or channels may be configured to slidablyreceive the opposing lip or edge portions of a drawer or basket, tothereby slidably support or suspend the drawer or basket between thepair of runners or channels.

Unused keyholes can be used to secure secondary storage components suchas hooks, trays, and/or shelves (e.g., FIGS. 33 through 36, etc.).Systems or assemblies may be stacked on top of each other to create tallstorage systems (e.g., FIGS. 27 through 32, etc.).

In additional embodiments, two or more frames may be joined by one ormore shelves that fit using the unused keyholes (e.g., FIG. 37, etc.).For example, two frames may be positioned relatively adjacent orside-by-side with sufficient space therebetween for one or more shelves(e.g., wire ventilated shelves, plastic shelves, etc.) or other suitabledevice. In an example, one or more shelves having rivets or protrusionsmay be positioned between the two systems. The one or more shelves maybe connected to the uprights of the two frames by inserting the rivetsor protrusions of the one or more shelves into unused keyholes of theuprights. In some embodiments (e.g., FIG. 37, etc.), the one or moreshelves may be wire ventilated shelving that includes rivets,protrusions, or free wire end portions that are attached or integral tothe wire ventilated shelving. In alternative embodiments, shelvinghaving rivets or protrusions (e.g., wire ventilated shelving withattached or integral rivets or protrusions, etc.) may be used inaddition to, or as an alternative to, the runners where the shelving isattached via the rivets and keyholes to the uprights of a basket kit. Insome of these alternative embodiments, a kit may be provided that doesnot include any runners or slide channels.

Accordingly, some exemplary embodiments may provide one or more of thefollowing possible advantages. A product that is very compact whenpackaged may be created since it can be disassembled such that packagingsize is not limited to the overall size of full assembly as is the casewith welded/fixedly attached frames in some existing products. Thecustomer or end user may be provided with adjustability of the shelving,drawer arrangement, etc., such as in terms of the number and spacing. Acustomer or end user may be able to utilize unused keyholes asattachment points for accessories. Multiple units assembled fromcollapsible basket frame kits may be stacked in various configurationsto provide different storage and workspace opportunities.

With reference to FIGS. 1 through 7, there is shown an exemplaryembodiment of a collapsible basket frame kit 100 embodying one or moreaspects of the present disclosure. The collapsible basket frame kit 100(FIG. 7) may be assembled into a frame and used to supportbaskets/drawers 102, 104, 106, 108 as shown in FIG. 1. Thebaskets/drawers 102, 104, 106, 108 may be variously shaped and sized.For example, in FIG. 1 the top basket/drawer 102 has a shallower depththan the other baskets 104, 106, 108. As explained herein, the runnersor slide channels 120 may be moved and attached to the vertical uprights118 (via the keyholes 124 and rivets 126) accordingly to accommodate forthe different sizes of the baskets 102, 104, 106, 108.

FIGS. 7 through 26 show the collapsible basket frame kit 100 in variousstages of assembly or disassembly. As shown in FIG. 7, the collapsiblebasket frame kit 100 includes adjustable feet 110, frame connectors 112,square rails 114, rectangular rails 116, vertical uprights 118, runnersor slide channel 120, and clinchers 122. FIG. 8 shows a partial view ofthe following exemplary components from the collapsible basket frame kit100: a square rail 114, a rectangular rail 116, a vertical upright 118,and a runner 120. The vertical upright 118 includes keyholes 124 and therunner 120 includes rivets 126.

In some embodiments, the drawers/baskets may be nestable or stackable.For example, the drawers/baskets 102, 104, 106, 108 are configured(e.g., have inwardly tapered lower portions, sized, shaped, etc.) suchthat the drawers/baskets 102, 104, 106, 108 may be stacked or nestedfrom the top down. That is, the top drawer/basket 102 may be stacked ornested into the drawer/basket 104, and then the stacked baskets/drawers102, 104 may be stacked or nested into the drawer/basket 106, andfinally the three stacked baskets/drawers 102, 104, 106 may be stackedor nested into the bottom stacked basket/drawer 108. This stackingfeature of the drawers/baskets 102, 104, 106, 108 allows for easier,cheaper, and/or improved packaging (e.g., in a box, etc.), shipping,and/or storage of the collapsible basket frame kit 100.

In addition to the stackable drawers/baskets, or alternatively, one ofthe drawers/baskets (e.g., 108, etc.) may be sized sufficiently largeenough to allow the various components of the collapsible basket framekit 100 to fit into the larger drawer. This also allows for areduced/compact unassembled size or footprint, which, in turn, mayprovide for easier, cheaper, and/or improved packaging (e.g., in a box,etc.), shipping, and/or stoarage of the collapsible basket frame kit. Insome exemplary embodiments that include both stackable drawers/basketsand components that are storable in one of the baskets, the entireunassambled kit, including all of the baskets/drawers and thecomponents, may be packaged into a single box or container for shipping,delivery, storage, etc.

FIG. 9 shows the following exemplary components from the collapsiblebasket frame kit 100: a frame connector 112, an adjustable foot 110, astacking clip 128, a mounting bracket 130, a screw 132, and a cable tie134.

FIG. 10 shows an exemplary manner by which two square rails 114 may beassembled to two rectangular rails 116 by frame connectors 112 (alsoshown in FIG. 11) inserted into the open ends of the rails 114, 116, toform the top/bottom portions of the frame from the kit shown in FIG. 7.

FIGS. 12 and 13 show an exemplary manner by which the vertical uprights118 may be assembled to the frame's top and bottom portions by the frameconnectors 112 being inserted into the open ends of the verticaluprights 118.

FIG. 14 shows the adjustable feet 110 attached to the bottom portion ofthe frame. FIG. 15 shows the exemplary manner by which an adjustablefoot 110 is threadedly engaged to a frame connector 112. This allows theadjustable foot's position/height to be adjustable relative to theframe's bottom portion. The adjustable foot 110 is coupled to a verticalupright 118 via a frame connector 112.

FIGS. 16 through 18 show an exemplary manner by which the runners 120may be removably attached to the vertical uprights 118 by the engagementof rivets 126 on the runners 120 within keyholes 124 in the verticaluprights 118.

FIGS. 19 through 20 show an exemplary manner by which clinchers 122 maybe hooked onto or otherwise attached between two runners 120. Theclinchers 122 add stability and strength to the runners 120.

FIG. 21 shows an exemplary manner by which a basket 102 may be slidablyinserted and supported between two runners 120. As shown in FIG. 21, therunners 120 are configured for slidably receiving the opposing lip oredge portions of the basket 102.

FIGS. 22 and 23 show a stage of another method for assembling thecollapsible basket frame kit 100, in which the runners 120 are shownattached to the vertical uprights 118 before the uprights 118 areattached to the top and bottom portions of the frame.

FIG. 24 illustrates the frame after being assembled from the kit 100shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 25 shows the exemplary manner in which the frameconnector 112 attaches a vertical upright and top rails. FIG. 26 showsthe exemplary manner by which a runner is coupled to an upright rightvia a rivet and keyhole.

FIGS. 27 through 32 show an exemplary manner by which two frames may bevertically stacked on top of each other where the top frame does notinclude adjustable feet. Stacking clips 128 (FIG. 28) may be used forholding together the aligned front rails and the aligned back rails ofthe top and bottom frames. The stacked frames may be secured or attachedto a wall or other support surface by a mounting bracket 130 (FIG. 30),screws 132 (FIG. 31), and a cable tie 134 (FIG. 32). The bracket 130 andtop rail may be secured to each other by the cable tie 134, where thecable tie 134 may be threaded though the bracket 130 and wrapped aroundthe top rail, and then the end of the cable tie 134 may be pushed intothe cable tie gripper and pulled tight and trimmed/cut as desired.

FIGS. 33 and 34 show the collapsible basket frame kit 100 with exemplarystorage components coupled to keyholes in the vertical uprights. Thestorage components shown are a tray 136, a hook 138, another hook 140,and a shoe rack 142. The tray, hooks 138, 140, and shoe rack 132 aremere examples of the wide range of components (e.g., shelves, drawers,baskets, etc.) that may be coupled to keyholes in the vertical uprights.

FIG. 35 shows rivets 144 on the tray 136 as well as rivets 146 on thehook 138. FIG. 36 shows rivets 148 on another hook 140 as well as rivets150 on the shoe rack 142. These rivets 144, 146, 148, and 150 areconfigured to couple to keyholes in the vertical uprights as shown byFIGS. 33 and 34.

Other components may be coupled to keyholes in the vertical uprights.For example, a shelf may be configured to couple to the keyholes. Theshelf may also be supported by a second frame and/or wall, etc.

FIG. 37 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which two assembledframes from one or more kits 100 with wire shelves 154 positionedbetween the frames. The wire shelves 154 are coupled to keyholes in theframes' vertical uprights. In this example, the wire shelves 154 includefree wire end portions that are inserted and engaged into keyholes inthe uprights of the frames. Alternative embodiments may include more orless than two shelves and/or different types of shelves besides the wireshelves 154.

Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will bethorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled inthe art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples ofspecific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thoroughunderstanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will beapparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not beemployed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many differentforms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of thedisclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes,well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are notdescribed in detail.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularexample embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As usedherein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one ormore of the associated listed items. Also as used herein, the singularforms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms aswell, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms“comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive andtherefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps,operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude thepresence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps,operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The methodsteps, processes, and operations described herein are not to beconstrued as necessarily requiring their performance in the particularorder discussed or illustrated, unless specifically identified as anorder of performance. It is also to be understood that additional oralternative steps may be employed.

When an element or layer is referred to as being “on”, “engaged to”,“connected to” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may bedirectly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element orlayer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast,when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engagedto”, “directly connected to” or “directly coupled to” another element orlayer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Otherwords used to describe the relationship between elements should beinterpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directlybetween,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein,the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more ofthe associated listed items.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein todescribe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections,these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should notbe limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguishone element, component, region, layer or section from another region,layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numericalterms, “next,” etc., when used herein, do not imply a sequence or orderunless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element,component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed asecond element, component, region, layer or section without departingfrom the teachings of the example embodiments.

Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath”, “below”,“lower”, “above”, “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease ofdescription to describe one element or feature's relationship to anotherelement(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatiallyrelative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations ofthe device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depictedin the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turnedover, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements orfeatures would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features.Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation ofabove and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptorsused herein interpreted accordingly.

The disclosure herein of particular values and particular ranges ofvalues for given parameters are not exclusive of other values and rangesof values that may be useful in one or more of the examples disclosedherein. Moreover, it is envisioned that any two particular values for aspecific parameter stated herein may define the endpoints of a range ofvalues that may be suitable for the given parameter (i.e., thedisclosure of a first value and a second value for a given parameter canbe interpreted as disclosing that any value between the first and secondvalues could also be employed for the given parameter). Similarly, it isenvisioned that disclosure of two or more ranges of values for aparameter (whether such ranges are nested, overlapping or distinct)subsume all possible combination of ranges for the value that might beclaimed using endpoints of the disclosed ranges.

The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided forpurposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to beexhaustive or to limit the invention. Individual elements or features ofa particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particularembodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be usedin a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described.The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to beregarded as a departure from the invention, and all such modificationsare intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

1. A collapsible basket frame kit comprising: uprights; runnersconfigured to slidably support a drawer or basket; rivets; and keyholesconfigured to engagingly receive the rivets therein for removablyattaching the runners to the uprights for slidably supporting a draweror basket between a pair of the runners.
 2. The collapsible basket framekit of claim 1, wherein: the uprights include the keyholes; and therunners include the rivets.
 3. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim1, wherein the total number of keyholes is greater than the total numberof rivets.
 4. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 1, wherein therivets are integrally formed as part of the runners.
 5. The collapsiblebasket frame kit of claim 1, further comprising adjustable feetconfigured to couple to the uprights to thereby allow height adjustment.6. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 1, further comprising:rails; and frame connectors configured to couple together the rails andthe uprights.
 7. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 6, furthercomprising a clincher configured to couple to a pair of the runners. 8.The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 6, further comprising astacking clip configured to hold together a pair of the rails.
 9. Thecollapsible basket frame kit of claim 1, wherein the kit does notinclude any runners welded to the uprights.
 10. The collapsible basketframe kit of claim 1, further comprising at least one drawer or basketconfigured to be slidably supported between an opposing pair of therunners.
 11. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 10, wherein theuprights and the runners are sized to fit within the at least one draweror basket.
 12. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 10, wherein theat least one drawer or basket includes first and second drawers orbaskets configured to be nestable such that one of the first and seconddrawers or brackets is stackably positionable within the other one ofthe first and second drawers or brackets.
 13. The collapsible basketframe kit of claim 1, further comprising at least one storage componenthaving one or more rivets configured to couple to one or more of thekeyholes.
 14. The collapsible basket frame kit of claim 13, wherein theat least one storage component includes one or more of a tray, a shoerack, a hook, and/or a shelf.
 15. A system comprising: a frame includinguprights having keyholes; slide channels having rivets engagable withinthe keyholes for removably attaching the slide channels to the uprights;and at least one storage component configured to be slidably supportedbetween an opposing pair of the slide channels removably attached to thecorresponding uprights by engagement of the rivets within the keyholes.16. The system of claim 15, wherein: the rivets are integrally formed aspart of the slide channels; and the system does not include any slidechannels welded to the uprights.
 17. The system of claim 15, wherein theframe further comprises: rails; frame connectors configured to coupletogether the rails and the uprights; and adjustable feet configured tocouple to the uprights to thereby allow height adjustment of the frame.18. The system of claim 15, wherein the at least one storage componentcomprises at least one drawer or basket.
 19. The system of claim 18,wherein: the at least one drawer or basket includes first and seconddrawers or baskets configured to nestable such that the first drawer isstackably positionable within the second drawer; and the frame and slidechannel are sized to fit within one of the first and second drawers. 20.The system of claim 15, further comprising: a second frame; and/or atleast one other storage component having one or more rivets configuredto couple to one or more of the keyholes, the at least one other storagecomponent comprising one or more of a tray, a shoe rack, a hook, and/ora shelf.
 21. A method of assembling a collapsible basket frame kit thatincludes uprights with keyholes and runners with rivets, the runnersconfigured to slidably support one or more drawers or baskets, themethod comprising inserting at least one rivet into at least one keyholeand moving the at least one rivet relatively within the at least onekeyhole to removably couple the runner having the at least one rivet tothe upright having the at least one keyhole.